Comparison

Stakeout vs MagicTable

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stakeout

Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.

Highlights
  • Customizable reservation alerts
  • Instant push notifications
  • Direct booking links
  • Supports all Disney parks and resorts
  • Free and premium options
Features
Currently charting
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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants and experiences become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up. With Stakeout, set alerts for specific restaurants, dates, and times and we will notify you when we find availability. Whether you're planning months ahead or looking for a same-day reservation, Stakeout has your back. Features: • Instant Start: Download and start your Stakeout right away! A simple login is recommended, but not required. • Immediate Alerts: Get push notifications as soon as availability is found. • Quick Booking: Tap the notification or link in the message to reserve through the Disney parks app or website. • Basic & Premium: Use the free version for one Stakeout at a time. Upgrade for multiple active Stakeouts and more. Stakeout supports all reservable dining and bookable experiences at Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts. Facing any issues? Reach out at stakeout@wildcardsoftware.net. By downloading and installing, you agree to the End User License Agreement (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/eula) and Privacy Policy (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/privacy) Please note: Stakeout and Wildcard Software LLC are in no way affiliated with or officially connected to The Walt Disney Company.

About

MagicTable

This app monitors Disney dining reservation systems for available slots. Users can set custom alerts for specific restaurants, dates, times, and party sizes. Receive instant push notifications or SMS alerts when a reservation opens up, allowing you to book your desired dining experience.

Highlights
  • Monitor over 150 Disney dining locations
  • Receive push notifications or SMS alerts
  • Customizable date, time, and party size alerts
  • Fast and reliable reservation checking
  • Supports Walt Disney World and Disneyland
  • Dark mode support
Features
Currently charting
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Never miss out on another Disney dining reservation again with MagicTable by Magical Trip Guide, the #1 dining alerts app on the App Store. We all know how frustrating it is to get a reservation for your favorite Disney restaurant, endlessly refreshing the WDW or Disneyland website in the hopes of scoring that elusive slot that would make your vacation complete. With MagicTable by Magical Trip Guide, you'll never have to spend your precious time on that again. Simply choose a restaurant, let us know the date and times for your ideal reservation, and your party size, then our super-computers will get to work monitoring the Disney reservation system for open slots. The moment a match opens up, we'll send you a push notification or SMS so you can jump into action and book it right away. It's truly the best mouse dining watcher out there! FEATURES * Create alerts for over 150 dining locations across Walt Disney World and Disneyland. * Get notified of open reservations via push notifications or SMS. * Flexible options for date, time, and party size, plus the ability to attach notes. * Fast and reliable reservation checking ensures that you'll get notified faster than any other dining alerts service. * Beautiful iOS-standard design with full support for dark mode. * Free-forever tier and flexible subscription options to fit your needs. Stop wasting time repeatedly checking for Disney dining reservations. Get Dining Alerts by Magical Trip Guide today, and let us help make your next vacation one to remember. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula All Images are licensed under the Creative Commons license. Velocity Raptor Incorporated and The Magical Trip Guide are not affiliated with or in any way officially connected with The Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. For official Disney information, visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Screenshots

Stakeout4 screens
MagicTable4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stakeout and MagicTable both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of MagicTable's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stakeout's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MagicTable sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stakeout against 4.8 for MagicTable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Stakeout's written reviews are positive against 95% of MagicTable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, MagicTable every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Stakeout versus MagicTable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStakeoutMagicTable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.8K ratings) — better4.8 (5.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better5.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#41 — better#72
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildcard Software LLCVelocity Raptor Incorporated

Customer experience

Stakeout

All ratings6,813 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative20.5%

MagicTable

All ratings5,561 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews534 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.4%

User reviews

Stakeout

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick reservations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Helped secure hard-to-get reservations
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🔑 Seamless integration with Disney app

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Missed reservation opportunities despite quick response
  • 🕰️ Slow refresh rate on searches
  • 🤖 Competing with other users for same reservations
  • 💳 Paid subscription required for full functionality

MagicTable

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User friendly
  • 🚀 Helpful for non-onsite guests
  • 👍 Transforms Disney experience
  • 🚀 Lightening fast updates

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires payment for more than one alert
  • ⚠️ Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Difficult to delete account

Bugs and requests

Stakeout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent notification delivery
  • Account access issues for some users
  • Reservation booking failures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
  • Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
  • Improve hour window selection functionality

MagicTable

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Redirecting to set up new alert instead of taking to reservation

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to set alerts more than 60 days in advance
  • More free alert options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stakeout

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium$14.99
  • Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
  • 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
8 purchases

MagicTable

Subscriptions6
  • Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Professional (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Ultimate (Yearly)$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (1 Month)$14.99
  • Trip Pass (90 days)$29.99

Questions

Is Stakeout free?
Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicTable free?
MagicTable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stakeout or MagicTable?
Stakeout is rated higher. Stakeout averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while MagicTable averages 4.8 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Stakeout or MagicTable have ads?
Neither Stakeout nor MagicTable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stakeout or MagicTable?
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, and MagicTable every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stakeout was updated on September 22, 2026 and MagicTable on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stakeout or MagicTable?
Stakeout currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and MagicTable at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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